Abdul-Mehdi S. Ali

Research and Academic Interests:

One of my main responsibilities is Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Management, which includes operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting
of highly specialized computer controlled instruments. Responsible
for data processing, validation, and quality assurance and quality
control measures (QA/QC). Implementing approved analytical protocols,
laboratory Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP's) for samples analyses. Working with and instructing students
and other laboratory users on the proper use and operation of instruments
and sample processing and analysis. Experience in laboratory accreditation
and ISO Guidelines (A2LA, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
and NELAC, National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference).

My research interest is in the Analytical Chemistry and Environmental
studies. The analytical chemistry studies include analytical methods
development and /or modification for chemical analysis (Performance
Based Methods). The focus of these studies is to develop cost effective,
accurate, fast, and low chemical waste generating analytical methods,
such as determination of total sulfur in solids using Ion Chromatography
(Liquid chromatography), carbon and chloride analysis via ICP as compared
to other standard methods, open vessel microwave digestion, organic
matter determination by modified loss of ignition, impact of various
acid pre - treatment on organic carbon analysis of soil, alternative
catalyst used in plant Kjeldahl methods, and modified hexavalent chromium
determination by colorimetry.

The environmental studies included soil, and water bio-chemical remediation
such as hexavalent chromium bioremediation in highly contaminated soils
and arsenic phytoremediation from contaminated water sources. Other
studies involved the use of biofiltration and recycling (minimum exchange)
of effluent and wastewater for water quality improvement to meet regulatory
standards in aquaculture. Other studies included monitoring the fate,
transport, transformations, and mobility of elements through soil profile
into the ground water from biosolids amended soils.